Saturday, June 27, 2009

I'm Thinking...June 27th

This is the second week of the I'm Thinking Series of Posts.

So much to this past week.The obvious would be the things in the news...Like the fact thatmost of us would have thought Farrah Fawcett's Passing would havebeen a major news story.It likely would have been if it hadn't been for the unexpecteddeath of a sad man named MichaelJackson.

Makes one really stop and take stockof the legacy being left. How do I want to be eulogized...certainly notlike this. I pray that my life is one that edifies, brings glory to God and is lived full of rich friendshipsand fellowship.

I could cry for the sad, lonely life ofthis unusual man.

To contrast this news...Yesterday I had thepriviledge of attending a retirement party in State College for the woman who had been my Dad's secretary for more than twenty years.

Her name is Karen.

She is an amazing woman.What tends to happen at these kinds of eventsis a sort of eulogy of one's life's work.Karen deserved the wonderful things said about her. She is a woman of God who listens well, gives sound advice and loves much.

She was always quick to offer prayer, right there ather desk, rather than lots of words.

The contrast to this week's news couldnot have been more obvious.

Would that this is how they would remember me.I have work to do with the Lord's help.

I have to tell you about the way God showed Himself in our day yesterday.

Mom and I were listening to a book on tapeas we drove. It was written by Queen Noor,of Jordan. We were finding it very interesting.

Then all of a sudden, we found ourselves beinglulled to a sleepiness by the voice of the woman doing the reading. Both of us, at the same time.

I asked Mom if she was ok. She told me shewas struggling to stay awake. So we decided it best to take the tape out....naturally.

Suddenly through the car's speakers came the voice of Karen. The woman who was retiring.Now, she was not only the secretary for my Dad but an on air announcer for many years atthis Christian Radio Station. Dad was the Directorof Ministries and hosted a short Radio Programcalled The Take it Along Song.

Anyway, It turns out that Karen and our friend Mark VanOuse, the stationmanager were doing a final interview. For the next half hour they talked and chattedabout life at the Radio Station and what Karenhad cherished about her job.

So many times she mentioned Dad and there was onetime in particular that caused Mom and I bothto break down. Karen talked about her baptismas a believer and how Dad had held communion after it. This made Mark chime in about how special Communion was if my Dad was leading it.How he savored the precious time in fellowshipwith the Lord. Karen told of the times of Communion at a Bible Study Dad led in their homefor eighteen years. All of this was something that Mom and I are so familiar with and it was so special to hear this kind of a legacy aboutmy Dad and her husband.

So different...to the news of this week.

We saw many old friends last night and then drovehome again, as Mom has to work today.

But I wouldn't have missed that half hour of ourtrip for anything.

I am glad we got tired.I am glad the radio had been turned to this radio station ata potty stop just a few short moments before.

Even though Dad was just a local public figureand not a world wide celebrity...I would much, much rather have his legacy to hold on to and aspire to than anything else.

It is about Eternity, people.Eternity.That is what lasts.

I want to make a difference.Like my Dad did.Like Karen is doing in the livesof those she comes in contact with.

I'm thinking...are You?

Much more to share from our quick tripto State College but we must run out toan auction now. Sorry...we will suffer through the fun of this auction.

3 comments:

You are so right...to see our world*mourning* MJ....it has almost sickenend me...every day thousands of precious babies are aborted....where are the tears for them...what kind of legacy is that for our country?....oh...to idolize someone that was so messed up...is just not right...I am sorry for anyone that dies, especially if their eternity is unsure...but to see this reaction....shameful.Wow..your Karen sounds like a neat lady..actually your whole family, Becky....What a great post and I am sure..a wonderful time with your mom.deby

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